Growing a privacy hedge doesn't need to be difficult in zones 5 through 8 if you have Thuja 'Green Giant'. Thuja 'Green Giant' trees are a fast-growing solution for backyard privacy, using its ...

Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica), also called sugi, is an evergreen conifer that is hardy and fast-growing. “This selection of the Japanese red cedar grows 2 to 3 feet a year,” Bunting says.

Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria Japonica), also called sugi, is an evergreen conifer that is hardy and fast-growing. “This selection of the Japanese red cedar grows 2 to 3 feet a year,” Bunting says.

Turn a backyard into a haven with privacy trees. Find the best trees and shrubs for privacy from neighbors including ...

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Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy. Grow a dense hedge using plants like Boxwood, Privet, or Laurel.

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2. Hedges and Plants Fast-growing evergreen shrubs or trees like Leylandii, Thuja, or Bamboo along the boundary of your garden can help with privacy.

If you're in the market for a dependable tree to grow as a privacy screen or windbreak, look no further than the eastern red cedar (Juniperus Virginiana). This evergreen, with its various shades of ...

Control of these insects can be a bit problematic. Your first and probably best option is to remove the bags by hand and ...